trilithon

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A structure consisting of two stone pillars supporting a horizontal stone.
    — […]thus the two opposite trilithons which are nearest to the north-west or grand entrance, were 19 feet in height, the two next opposite trilithons correspond in the height of 20 feet 3 inches, and the trilithon at the back of the stone of astronomic observation, or as erringly called the Altar-stone, raised its ascent to the astonishing height of 25 feet.

词形变化

trilithons plural trilitha plural

词源

From Ancient Greek τρίλιθος (trílithos, “of three stones”). Compare the Baalbek trilithon.
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